Understanding Tooth Meridians
The concept of energy flow within the body impacting health has implications for the oral cavity as well.
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Oral Health Consequences of Khat Use
Cultural competency training will help oral health professionals provide appropriate care and referrals when treating patients who use khat.
Joining the Emergency Preparedness Team
Oral health professionals have unique skills that can be invaluable to emergency preparedness teams.
The Relationship Between Obesity and Periodontal Diseases
Identifying and addressing oral complications are essential to successful management of this chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease.
Ensuring Safe Practice In Dental Radiology
Minimizing radiation exposure and adhering to appropriate infection control procedures are integral to the safe use of dental radiography.
Minimize Medication Risks in Pregnant Patients
Dental hygienists can help pregnant women limit those factors that may cause harm to the normal morphology of the developing fetus.
A Natural Toothbrush
Supporting users of miswak with evidence-based education and recommendations is an important part of providing cross-cultural dental hygiene care.
Cultural Competency
How to incorporate different cultural beliefs and practices into the dental hygiene process of care.
Efficacy of Therapeutic Mouthrinses
Address gingivitis, dental caries, and dentinal hypersensitivity with both over-the-counter and prescription rinses.
Malaria and the Dental Hygienist
The symptoms, oral manifestations, and treatment of this worldwide infectious disease.
